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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-06-30MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1971 BOARD MEMBERS: Spencer, McFarland, Vasquez BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None Agenda items to be continued or withdrawn: USE PERMIT NO. 71-25 Applicant: Lloyd A. Mannes To permit the construction of a re- tail store and a four -bay self service car wash in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located on the east side of Beach Blvd., north side of Blaylock Dr. and west side of "A" St. It was noted that the Planning Com- mission has requested that all carwash applications be referred to them for a public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VASQUEZ AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO REFER USE PERMIT NO. 71-25 TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 20, 1971, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Vasquez NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 71-6 Applicant: Huntington Intercommunitv Hospital To permit a one-story addition (40 ft. x 81 ft.) to the existing Huntington Intercommunity Hospital. The subject property is located on the east side of Beach Blvd., 207.32 ft. south of Newman Ave. in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The hearing was opened to the audience. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that the Planning Commission had requested that this item be referred to them. Mr. I. Cassini, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and asked the reason for this action. Mr. Cassini was informed that it was at the request of the Planning Commission that all applications for hospitals and convalescent hospitals be referred up. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPENCER AND SECONDED BY VASQUEZ TO REFER PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 20, 1971 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Vasquez NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments .June 30, 1971 Page 2 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-9 (Review) Applicant: David E.Miller To permit construction of an office building, museum -auditorium and 20 apartment units in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located on the west side of Beach Blvd., 500 ft. north of Adams Ave. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that the applicant had requested continuance of this item to July 14, 1971. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VASQUEZ AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-9 TO JULY 142 1971 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Vasquez NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-15 (Referred by the Planning Commission for conditions as deemed necessary) Applicant: Metro California Business Enterprises To permit the division of a legal parcel of land into two legal parcels. The subject pro- perty is located on the northeast corner of Beach Blvd. and Ellis Ave., excepting the 150 ft. by 98 ft. parcel on corner, in the C4 Highway Commercial District. Malcolm Cobrink, representing the applicant, and Mrs. McMurray, landowner, addressed the Board and explained the request. Bob Vasquez, Acting Secretary, felt that the plot plan showed insufficient information and that the legal description was insufficient. It was noted that this item had been approved by the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPENCER AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO.71-15 WITH CONDITIONS AS IMPOSED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AS FOLLOWS: to The plot plan received April 28, 1971 shall be the approved layout. 2. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works standards. 3. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 4. Soil reports as required by the Building Department and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 5. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be in- stalled by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 6. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by the Planning Department. 7. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the east and the easterly 98 ft. of the south property line. The height of said wall shall be such that the top will be six (6) ft. above the highest ground surface within twenty (20) ft. of the common property line. 6, There shall be no fence, structure or landscaping construc- ted or maintained over 3� ft. high within a 10 ft. x 10 ft. triangular area at the intersection of driveways and streets or within a 25 ft. by 25 ft. triangular area at the inter- section of streets. -2- Minutes: H.A. Board of Zoning Adjust_menls June 30, 1971 Page 3 9. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 10. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 11. A Division of Land application, separating this parcel from the remaining property held under the same ownership shall be filed with the City, approved and recorded. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland NOES: Vasquez THE MOTION CARRIED. MINORITY REPORT: Robert -Joe Vasquez felt the plot plan and legal description were insufficient in information. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-31 (Continued) Applicant: Robert Wright To permit an agricultural stand in the R2 Two Family Residence District. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Warner Ave. and Nichols St. It was noted by the Chairman that this item had been continued to allow time for the Planning Commission to study agricultural stands. It was the consen- sus of the Planning Commission that some discretion should be exercised with regard to traffic, location and to the size of the property. The size and location of the subject pro- perty would not meet the requirements of the Code. The par- cel is too small for this type of application. A Conditional Exception application should be filed rather than an Admini- strative Review application. Bob Vasquez asked the applicant of his intent to grow produce on -site. Mr. Wright stated that it was his intent to grow 50% of his produce on -site. There being no further comment, the Board held a discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO DENY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-31 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The parcel in question is insufficient with regard to size. 2. There would be inadequate traffic circulation. 3. An agricultural stand on a parcel of this size does not fall within the intent of Section 9730.25.1(a) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Vasquez NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-39 ADolicant: Lester F. Zingone To allow a reduction in the minimum dimension for required open space to 10 ft. in lieu of the required 20 ft. in the patio area. The subject property is located on the southeast corner of Knoxville Ave. and England St. in the R2 Two Family Residence District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Zingone, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. -3- Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1971 Page 4 Bob Vasquez, Acting Secre- tary, explained that more property existed on the parcel than shown on the plot plan and that Code could be complied with if this additional 72 ft. were utilized in the plan. He also stated that there was some question as to the ownership of the property. A letter was submitted by Mr. Zingone verifying ownership. Bob Vasquez questioned that there was only one entrance to each unit. It was noted there would be no fire hazard with this plan. Mr. Vasquez also pointed out that other developments in the area had been able to comply with the Code and he felt there was no justification for granting this request since it, in effect, would be a spe- cial grant of privilege. Mr. McFarland stated that this Board was not particularly required to relate decisions to a hardship of the applicant, but that they were to interpret, review applications and allow modifications to Code requirements if it was felt that a better development would result. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.71-39 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Design of the street -side fence shall be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 2. Courtyards shall comply with the plot plan received June 9, 1971. 3. Courtyards that are to be utilized as open space shall be surfaced with materials for patio use, and permanently main - ROLL CALL VOTE: tained. AYES: McFarland, Spencer NOES: Vasquez THE MOTION CARRIED. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. This request allows allocation of open space patio areas that are directly related to each unit rather than pro- viding a large area of open space that is not oriented to the unit it is intended to serve. MINORITY REPORT: Robert -Joe Vasquez gave the following reasons for his nay vote: 1. The open space as shown is a good concept but the same thing could be accomplished by redesigning, including the 72 ft., and conforming to the Code as other proper- ties in the vicinity have. 2. Showing hardship is as applicable to area variances as to use variances. USE PERMIT NO. 71-26 Applicant:, Mobil Oil Co. To rebuild a service station in the C2 Community Business District. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Bolsa Ave. and Golden - west St. The hearing was opened to the audience. Pete Fogarty, representing the applicant, and Robert Graham addressed the Board and explained the request. Robert -Joe Vasquez, Acting -4- Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1971 Page 5 Secretary advised that the application had been improperly filled -out and had not been signed. A letter of authoriza- tion was presented to the Board and an application, rewritten, was presented to the applicant for signing. Parking was discussed and it was determined that, while parking had been delineated, suffi- cient footage had not been provided to be able to facilitate any parking. Pete Fogarty stated that this was a very small piece of property and they were attempting to upgrade the existing facility. A block wall will be con- structed on abutting property lines. The parking need could be satisfied with three parking stalls. Bob Vasquez stated that the plot plan does not comply with the Ordinance Code. The parking area requires a 20 ft. driveway which is not provided for in the present plot plan. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VASQUEZ AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-26 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A revised plot plan and elevations shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments including methods for screening the rest rooms. 2. The applicant shall conform to Service Station Standards. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Vasquez NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-40 Applicant: Robert L. Taube To permit zero setback of a com- mercial building on interior sideyard along the east pro- perty line in lieu of the required 10 ft. setback; and, an encroachment of an architectural feature 6 ft. into the required 25 ft. front yard setback. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 71-27 Applicant: Robert L. Taube To permit the construction of a single story commercial building of approximately 6161 sq.ft. The subject property is located on the south side of Hamilton Avenue, approximately 500 ft. east of Bushard St. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Taube, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Setbacks of commercial buildings where abutting residential area were discussed. A request by the Board was made that exterior elevations be brought back to the Board for review. The 50 ft. setback as required by the Sectional District Map was discussed. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.71-40 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Elevations shall be submitted to the Board prior to issuance of building permits. -5- Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1971 Page 6 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Vasquez NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-27 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Section 9432.8.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code (relative to sight angle requirements when commercial district abuts a residential district) shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Vasquez NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-3 - Review Applicant: Rex Reynolds To permit boarding of horses in the RA-0 Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production. The subject property is located on the south side of Taylor Ave. and west of Goldenwest St. Rex Reynolds addressed the Board and explained his request. The required landscaping was discussed with relation to the Central City Park. Parking facilities were discussed. Access to the property was discussed. Mr. Reynolds informed the Board there was a private easement to the property. Bob Vasquez felt a parking ratio should be established and verification of legal access to the property should be obtained. There being no further com- ment, the Board followed with discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.71-3 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All necessary building permits shall be obtained. 2. All provisions of the Orange County Animal Control Ordi- nance shall be complied with. 3. Applicant shall control dust and flies pursuant to the Animal Code. 4. All structures shall conform to the Building Code. S. Proper water system shall be constructed and maintained for all animal and human use. 6. Parking areas shall be established on an oil or gravel surface and shall be delineated by striping with telephone poles as wheel stops. 7. Verification of legal access easement shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval prior to issuance of building permits. 8. Access easement to the property shall be graded for drain- age and oil surfaced to Department of Public Works standards. 9. The conditions of approval as imposed by the Planning Com- mission February 17, 1971 shall be complied with. 10. A revised plot plan shall be submitted delineating Plan- ning Commission conditions for review. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer NOES: Vasquez THE MOTION CARRIED. U. Minutes: 11.R. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1971 Page 7 MINORITY REPORT: Robert -Joe Vasquez stated his reasons for his nay vote: 1. The plot plan was insufficiently delineated and should have been submitted prior to Board action. 2. A landscape plan was not submitted as required by the Planning Commission. 3. Verification of easement or legal access to the parcel should have been submitted in advance of Board action. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Robert -Joe asquez MaTles P. Spencer Acting Secretary Chairman